Social Worker MSW

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 59,884 - 91,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Social Worker MSW to support patients and families in Puyallup. The role includes assessing needs and coordinating services to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates possess a Master's degree in Social Work and relevant experience.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $43.47 to $66.15 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or acute situation.
• Experience relative to the medical social work function.

Responsibilities

• Administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment.
• Interview families to determine social work needs of the participant.
• Contact community resources to coordinate services.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of participant's needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation for all assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Strong analysis

Interpersonal skills

Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW as required by department

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: 8-hour shifts

Position Summary

The Social Worker MSW is an excellent opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for aiding participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. In this role you will be able to apply your strong analysis, interpretation and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues.

Responsibilities

• You will administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment, and to assess for optional needed services
• You will interview families to determine social work needs of the participant
• You will contact community resources to coordinate services
• You will provide initial and on-going assessment of participant's social, emotional and cognitive status and needs, involving participant and other staff members in the assessment
• You will ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW as required by department
• Experience working in a hospital/acute situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $43.47 - $66.15 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.